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Greater Houston

In my role as an ETRM consultant, I specialize in developing tailored solutions that address complex client challenges in risk analysis and data management. Leveraging the ETRM tool RightAngle, I focus on solving intricate risk-related issues by implementing robust analytical frameworks that drive informed decision-making.My expertise spans a range of advanced data analytics tools, including Power BI and Power Query, where I transform raw data into actionable insights, enhancing data visibility and accessibility. I utilize technologies such as Excel, Power Automate, Python, and SQL to ensure seamless data integration and reporting.Additionally, I have provided comprehensive implementation and production support for ETRM systems, specifically RightAngle, ensuring that clients maintain optimal system functionality and alignment with their business objectives. My goal is to enable organizations to navigate the complexities of energy trading with confidence and precision.

Trainer, Pa

Data ManagementEnsure the integrity of data and systems across multiple platforms by leveraging ODBC connections to MSSQL databases. Generate reports with the SSRS reporting tool to facilitate scheduled and on-demand data extraction, while providing insights and analysis for effective data interpretation.Operational Systems SupportOversee, maintain, and support the Solarc RightAngle inventory accounting management software, including its integration with SAP, Teradata, TopTech, and Soteica. Create and test new business scenarios to enhance system functionality, and develop implementation scripts for deploying changes to production servers.ComplianceEstablish and adhere to best practices for change management processes, ensuring system reliability and stability. Collaborate with auditors to ensure compliance with federal regulations and company policies regarding user access and change control, achieving consistent zero-defect audit results.DocumentationUpdate and maintain existing documentation to reflect accuracy and alignment with evolving business processes. Create new documentation to accommodate the introduction of new business processes and roles.TrainingEngage with new users to ensure a comprehensive understanding of business systems, clarifying unfamiliar concepts. Organize and lead both planned and impromptu training sessions to enhance user capabilities and foster innovative solutions to business challenges.Project ManagementFacilitate and manage major cross-departmental project implementations by verifying accurate data conversion, integrating new systems, developing business processes, and conducting thorough testing and user acceptance training. Provide system administrator support to the implementation team for new systems and interfaces.

Salem, Ut

Business Development SolutionsDeliver tailored solutions to address client development requirements by organizing and facilitating team learning sessions, creating business resources such as training materials and instructional videos, and developing custom software designed to meet the specific needs of each business.ProgrammingDevelop web applications for clients utilizing PHP, MySQL, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, AJAX, XML, and other web technologies. These applications encompass document management systems, websites, surveys, and visual reports aimed at marketing and process evaluation.Technical WritingCraft informative and marketing-focused web content for clients. Revise safety and procedural manuals for major corporations such as Murphy Oil, Valero Energy, and Waste Management. Produce hazard awareness documents to support clients in achieving ISNetworld certification.Event ManagementLead and instruct weeklong team-building seminars that incorporate Organizational Behavior principles derived from the Process Consultation model. Oversee registration, recruitment, facility arrangements, and other responsibilities for the 2007 Translation Summit and the annual conference for ISO TC37.

Salt Lake City, Ut

Primary responsibilities included giving lectures, grading papers, and advising students. Developed online course in comparative politics. Conducted analysis and prepared summaries on Supreme Court cases throughout history. Prepared and provided audio-visual presentations to support lectures and other discourses.

Provo, Ut

• Testing: Design and carry out test plans on major software applications. Write scripts in PERL and Python to conduct automated testing. Review other programming languages (specifically C++ and Java) to create unit tests or adapt existing code to other purposes. Document test and configuration procedures.• Data Management and Analysis: Convert client data from original format (MSSQL, MySQL, file system, text, etc.) to XML and then automate the process so that the client can replicate it.

Provo, Ut

• Testing: Design and carry out test plans (white box and black box testing) for application improvements (10+ per week). Work with Subversion (SVN) and LAMP environment to merge, test and review updated PHP code. Work with developers and project managers to identify the scope of testing and resolve found bugs. Review changes to SQL databases. Manage regression testing system by creating and maintaining automated scripts using iMacros and Selenium (over 150 scripts created) and developing a PHP/MySQL error storage and reporting system.• Technical Writing: Write support manuals for weekly trainings to demonstrate use and function of new features (wrote 20+ manuals).

Provo, Ut

• Development: Create and maintain external facing internet sites including highly-interactive, dynamic user interface using an object oriented design strategy. Oversee team of developers and graphic designers to ensure that web pages comply with company vision and branding efforts.• Marketing: Create and implement strategy to enhance internet conversions with improved web back end functionality that integrates with existing and new marketing efforts including A/B testing, SEO improvements, and customer feedback.

Provo, Ut

Primary duties included giving lectures, grading papers, and advising students. Helped as development staff on several international initiatives including a foray into translation based social media with the Global Event Terminology (GevTerm) Project and the development of a technology to provide real time context and language learning assistance while watching main stream Hollywood films with the Electronic Film Review (EFR) project. Developed curriculum for cultural outreach programs and assisted with the adoption of an international standard for the XML data structure TBX.

Beijing

Teach courses in EFL, Western culture, and literature. Participate in extracurricular activities such as judging English competitions and providing additional English conversational assistance during weekly workshops.

Non-Degree, Master'S Of Data Analytics

Master’S Degree, International Relations (International Political Economy) - Comparative Politics, 4.0

Focused research interests on the development of energy policy. Presented papers on nuclear proliferation at industry conferences. Awarded.

Master’S Degree, Linguistics, 4.0

Focused research interests on societal interpretations of lexical features and their semantic roles publishing an award winning thesis..

Bachelor’S Degree, Linguistics, Spanish, Asian Studies, 3.9